Using domestic arts to live a simple, frugal life

From the monthly archives:

December 2008

What’s Coming Up

December 31, 2008

I just got home from visiting family over in Portland, ME. We had a great time. I relaxed, caught up with family that have waited much too long for a visit and I had a much-needed break. Now I’m home and I’m sitting here typing with a plate of blueberry pancakes in front of me [...]

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Reflect And Resolve

December 29, 2008

How has 2008 been for you? It’s almost over now and many of us are looking forward, looking ahead, making goals and planning our next year. All good things. I’m also anticipating a new year, a fresh start with new projects, exciting milestones and hopes for the coming months.
However, before I jump into any of that [...]

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Christmas Is Over … Relax.

December 26, 2008

photo credit: tombothetominator
On Christmas Day we always have a big ham dinner, which I love, but once that dinner is over I want to relax for a couple days. I don’t want to be slaving in the kitchen I just want to be, and enjoy my family. I want to cuddle on the couch [...]

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May Your Days Be …

December 24, 2008

Merry and Bright
Filled with the sounds of laughter and smiling faces
Peaceful and Reflective
Remembering the reason we celebrate
Loving and Warm
Snuggling close to the ones you love
Wishing your family joy and peace over the next few days.
Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

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Unsatisfied Gift Giving?

December 23, 2008

While sewing some gift bags today my mind was contemplating what I plan to fill them with; nothing extraordinary, but hopefully meaningful to the recipients. I did my best to create and purchase meaningful gifts this year. None of them were expensive. Noone is going to be blown away by what extravagent gifts they will [...]